US Bridges

Mcginnis Pond RD over Mc Ginnis Pond

Fair

Kent County, Delaware · East of Canterbury · Structure no. 2378B378

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,513
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcginnis Pond RD over Mc Ginnis Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Mcginnis Pond RD over Mc Ginnis Pond in Kent County, Delaware. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcginnis Pond RD
CrossesMc Ginnis Pond
LocationEast of Canterbury
RouteCounty Highway 378
CountyKent County
StateDelaware
Coordinates39.0362, -75.51057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,513 (2020)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcginnis Pond RD over Mc Ginnis Pond built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcginnis Pond RD over Mc Ginnis Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does Mcginnis Pond RD over Mc Ginnis Pond carry?

About 1,513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcginnis Pond RD over Mc Ginnis Pond?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mcginnis Pond RD over Mc Ginnis Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.